Linda was born on June 7, 1948, in Yreka to Joseph and Nadine Silva and attended local schools, graduating from Yreka High School. She and Ken Keyes were married on June 19, 1971, and they have lived all but six years here in Siskiyou County. Linda worked as a florist with Evans Family Florist for many years prior to working at Walmart for about 10 years before retiring.

Linda was very artistic. She enjoyed, among other things, quilting, tole painting, gardening and camping. She also enjoyed canning every year and loved the ocean and spending time at the beach with family and friends, especially at Brookings. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching them play sports. She was a former board member of the Grenada Community Foundation, which is working to have a positive impact on the Grenada community.

Linda is survived by her husband, Ken, of Grenada; two daughters and their husbands, Leslie and Damon Jensen, of Vacaville, and Karie and David Vann, of Hornbrook; a brother and his wife, John and Sandy Silva, of Yreka; a sister and her husband, Diane and Tom Pindell, of Saginaw, Ore.; and four grandchildren, Dylan, Cody, Michael and Zane.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grenada Community Foundation, P.O. Box 155, Grenada, CA 96038. Girdner Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com.